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LEEDuser helps you certify your building project through the following LEED rating systems with tips, checklists, sample documentation, forums, and more.

Browse for the Credit you need, or view all of the credits in each rating system:

  • LEED-NC: New Construction v2.2,
  • LEED-NC: New Construction v2009,
  • LEED-CS: Core and Shell v2009,
  • LEED-CI: Commercial Interiors v2009,
  • LEED-Schools v2009,
  • LEED-EBOM: Existing Buildings Operation and Maintenance v2009.

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    Resubmit After Dening
    in Review Appeal     		23 Chinthaka Jagodaarachchi
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Golf Courses
    in NC 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity     		121 Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic
    President & CEO
    A SustainAble Production
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    sealant applied to clearance between double glazing
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		287 Noriko Yasuhara
    CSR Design & Landscape Co., Ltd.
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: VAV FAN POWER BOX MODELING
    in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		1,360 Anil Bhari
    Min engineering inc
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Building Footprint
    in PIf2: Project Summary Details     		83 Kimberly Frith
    Sustainability Consultant
    Alto Sustainability, LLC
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Determining Zone 1 or Zone 2
    in Pilot Credit 55: Bird Collision Deterrence     		20 Jessica Wuest
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Recycled Soil and Aggregate
    in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content     		263 Joseph Ford
    RSP Architects Ltd.
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Regarding LEED certification for District Cooling Plant
    in New District Energy Guidance for LEED Released by USGBC     		43 Melissa Crowe
    Project Engineer
    Engineered Solution Inc.
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    Can after school care be included in Joint use facilities?
    in Schools SSc10: Joint Use of Facilities     		31 Shivani Langer
    Architect
    SHW Group
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    Flexible furniture layout
    in NC 2009 IEQc6.1: Controllability of Systems—Lighting     		170 Erica Downs
    Sustainability & LEED Consultant
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: v3 stormwater design vs v4 rainwater management
    in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction     		94 Theresa Backhus
    Sites Technical Specialist
    USGBC
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Examples of PI F1, F2 and F3
    in PIf1: Development Program and Site Type     		13 Eliot Allen
    AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A
    Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Planters and window boxes
    in NC 2009 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat     		140 Karin Miller
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: MRc4 recycled content---recovered fiber
    in MR Credit 4- Recycled Content     		4 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Tenant spaces
    in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		518 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Tue, May 21, 2013
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    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Credit SSc4.3 and LTpc70
    in NC-2009: Green vehicles     		4 Kenner Kingston
    Director of Sustainability
    Architectural Nexus
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    RE: regularly occupied space
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views     		55 Todd Reed
    Daylight Designer
    7group
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    RE: Food sustainable purchase - Compliance demonstration
    in EBOM 2009 MRc5: Sustainable Purchasing—Food     		58 H.K.C.B. Heendeniya
    Co-Energi (Pvt) Ltd.
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    RE: Option 4 ITE Parking Generation - federal property
    in NC 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity     		193 Michele Riberdy
    Senior Project Manager
    Viridian Energy & Environmental
    Tue, May 14, 2013
    RE: About carpool parking facilities.
    in ND-v2009: Reduced parking footprint     		2 Eliot Allen
    AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A
    Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG
    Tue, May 14, 2013
    Unusual FTE
    in EBOM 2009 SSc4: Alternative Commuting Transportation     		232 Erin Nuckols
    Sustainable Building Associate
    Institute for the Built Environment
    Tue, May 14, 2013
    RE: District Cooling System
    in NC 2009 EAc4: Enhanced Refrigerant Management     		67 Ante Vulin
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Tue, May 14, 2013
    Design Build Contractual Question- EAc3
    in NC v2.2 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		42 Bob Crowell
    Vice President / Principal
    2rw Consultants, Inc.
    Tue, May 14, 2013
    Submitted drawings
    in PIf4: Schedule and Overview Documents     		39 Ashley Sadowski
    DRAW Architecture + Urban Design
    Mon, May 13, 2013
    RE: PF1#6
    in PIf1: Minimum Program Requirements     		65 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, May 13, 2013
    Appropriate use of Core and Shell?
    in PIf5: Building System Control     		6 Kath Williams
    LEED Fellow, Principal
    Kath Williams + Associates
    Mon, May 13, 2013
    ET0 for Beijing
    in CS 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		37 JIN PARK
    SAMOO Architects
    Sun, May 12, 2013
    RE: Composite Wood for exterior deck and melamine-urea-formaldehyde
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.4: Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products     		119 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, May 12, 2013
    RE: Vocational Shops
    in Schools 2009 IEQp3: Minimum Acoustical Performance     		124 DuWayne Baird
    Construction Administration/LEED Project Administration
    SHP Leading Design
    Sat, May 11, 2013
    RE: PMV and PPD
    in NC v2.2 EQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design     		24 Patrick MacPherson
    PC
    Sustainable Design Consulting
    Fri, May 10, 2013
    RE: Tenant lease clauses
    in CS 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		155 M K
    Fri, May 10, 2013
    RE: Plastic chute for debris management
    in CS 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		49 Antonio Rodriguez
    LEED AP BD+C
    SYASA - México
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    RE: Existing sidewalk inclusion?
    in Pilot Credit 14: Walkable Streets     		45 emily reese
    Architectural Designer / Sustainable Facility Planner
    Jacobs Engineering
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    RE: new FAQ
    in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		143 USGBC IP Account
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    Private Bus Service
    in NC 2009 SSc4.1: Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access     		97 Daniel R Gutierrez
    Project Architect
    INGETEC
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Submitting Credits at Very End?
    in Design Submital - 1batch only ?     		15 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Mon, Jan 28, 2013
    RE: LEED CI new tenant new registration required?
    in LEED-CI and Building Owner     		14 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Jan 21, 2013
    RE: LEED for Health Care or NC registration
    in Draft LEED Online Forms for LEED for Healthcare 2009     		11 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Mon, Jan 14, 2013
    RE: Substantive revisions
    in A Guide to the Key LEED BD&C v2009 Addenda - NC, CS, Schools     		49 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Tue, Apr 2, 2013
    Tell us about your experiences with LEED 2009 - by Tristan Roberts
    Mon, Jan 7, 2013
    RE: Recertification Fees
    in LEED for Existing Buildings Recertification Is Here     		7 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sat, Jan 5, 2013
    RE: What can we learn?
    in USA Today attacks LEED schools next, again with selective use of data     		18 Z Smith
    Eskew+Dumez+Ripple
    Fri, Jan 4, 2013
    RE: Submit a review
    in Registering Projects     		16 Tony Holub
    Architect
    DKA
    Wed, Jan 2, 2013
    Two building connected by bridge.
    in Multiple Buildings - One Registration     		3 Zonda E. Team
    Zonda Engineering
    Fri, Dec 28, 2012
    LEED CI 2009 : Project without HVAC change
    in LEED CI 2009 : Integrating HVAC work after project completion     		3 Diana Hill
    Sat, Dec 22, 2012
    RE: Simple Tips on Defining a Project Boundary
    in Project Boundary - New Building linked to an Existing Building     		16 Mark Taake
    United Excel Design
    Tue, Dec 18, 2012
    USGBC Exploring A New Kind of LEED Plaque - by Tristan Roberts
    Thu, Dec 20, 2012
    RE: Substantial Completion......?
    in LEED NC 2009 - Final Certification     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Dec 14, 2012
    RE: leed online v3 user interface
    in Great Tips on LEED Online v3     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Dec 14, 2012
    RE: MPDp1c and NPDc1j - sidewalk definition
    in LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) Forum     		168 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Dec 11, 2012
    Projects boundaries in campus and LED site lights with OC sensor
    in LEED project boundary in campus setting     		6 Victor Avedano
    Principal
    JALRW Eng. Group Inc.
    Tue, Dec 11, 2012
    RE: LEED for Healthcare on LEEDuser
    in LEED for Healthcare forum - LEED-HC users welcome!     		116 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Dec 11, 2012
    RE: Ohio Investment in Green Schools Not Spurious
    in USA Today Story on LEED Misses the Mark     		31 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Thu, Dec 6, 2012
    Helpful
    in A Guide to the Key LEED-CI v2009 Addenda     		1 Geoffrey Eddy
    PE, LEED AP
    GHT Limited
    Tue, Apr 2, 2013
    RE: Multiple Building School Campus Energy Credit
    in LEED for Multiple Buildings and On-Campus Building Application Guide     		12 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Nov 23, 2012
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: IEQ and related products
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		277 96 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Sep 3, 2009
    Off gasing furniture
    in CI 2009 IEQc3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		276 55 Peter Doo
    Doo Consulting LLC
    Mon, Jan 4, 2010
    RE: Existing bike storage and showers
    in CI 2009 SSc3.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		276 73 Sherry Bonelli
    LEED Project Manager/Consultant
    BudSprout LLC -- SucceedAtLEED.com
    Wed, Dec 9, 2009
    RE: M&V plan required for case 1, or not?
    in CI 2009 EAc3: Measurement and Verification     		274 74 Christopher Schaffner
    Principal & Founder
    The Green Engineer, LLP
    Thu, Dec 17, 2009
    Pin-based CFL's
    in EBOM 2009 MRc4: Sustainable Purchasing—Reduced Mercury in Lamps     		274 102 Drew Johnson
    LEED AP O+M
    Mon, Dec 28, 2009
    Which Spaces Should Be Included?
    in NC 2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventilation     		273 54 Omer Moltay
    Mon, Jan 18, 2010
    RE: Flush monitoring requirements
    in CI 2009 IEQc3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		273 55 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jan 20, 2010
    IEQc1
    in NC 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring     		273 135 Gunnar Hubbard, AIA, LEED Fellow
    Principal
    Thornton Tomasetti
    Thu, Aug 13, 2009
    RE: Automatic Credits for tenant improvement in new LEED Silver bldg
    in CI 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		272 53 Devon Bertram
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Tue, Sep 8, 2009
    Issue -
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		272 96 Green Living LLC Elizabeth Gharib
    Fri, Jan 22, 2010
    RE: Existing bike storage and showers
    in CI 2009 SSc3.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		271 73 Mara Baum
    Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader
    HOK
    Tue, Dec 8, 2009
    RE: Existing bike storage and showers
    in CI 2009 SSc3.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		271 73 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Dec 17, 2009
    Using option (3) measuring lighting (%) percent
    in EBOM 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		271 82 Reynaldo Castro
    Tue, Jan 19, 2010
    no smoking requirements for CA projects
    in CI 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		269 20 Doug Drynan
    Thu, Nov 5, 2009
    7th ed. Massachusetts Building Code and ASHRAE 62.1-2004
    in NC 2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventilation     		269 54 Paul Girello
    Fri, Jan 15, 2010
    RE: How many showers & racks are needed?
    in CI 2009 SSc3.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		269 73 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Dec 17, 2009
    RE: 7th ed. Massachusetts Building Code and ASHRAE 62.1-2004
    in NC 2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventilation     		268 54 Seema Pandya
    Senior Sustainability Manager
    YR&G sustainability
    Tue, Jan 19, 2010
    RE: Existing bike storage and showers
    in CI 2009 SSc3.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		268 73 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Nov 20, 2009
    RE: Dormitory that is No Smoking
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		268 187 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jan 27, 2010
    CxA Qualifications?
    in CI 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		267 53 John Garra
    President
    Square One Architecture, Inc.
    Wed, Aug 26, 2009
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    LEED Project Boundary in case of uderground parking
    in MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary     		97 Mario Pinoli
    Mon, May 6, 2013
    Shuttle bus
    in NC v2.2 SSc4.1: Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access     		19 Valentin Grimaud
    Thermal Engineer
    TERAO Green Building Engineering
    Sun, May 5, 2013
    LEED Signage for display inside Gold certified office building
    in Start a New LEED Discussion Topic     		9 Jeff Zunt
    THORSON BAKER & Associates, Inc
    Sun, May 5, 2013
    Tenant Sales or Lease Agreement
    in CS v3 - Appendix 4 - Tenant Lease or Sales Agreement     		19 Julie Hendricks
    Director of EcoServices
    Kirksey
    Sun, May 5, 2013
    Separate Buildings, Same Cellar
    in NC 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables     		45 Jesus Deras
    Energy Analyst
    The Wall Consulting Group
    Sun, May 5, 2013
    Reasonable Boundary - other support builidngs beyond project
    in MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary     		97 Nicole Kimoto
    Fri, May 3, 2013
    Building Configurations
    in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		174 Andrew Dasso
    Architect
    Heart of America Group
    Fri, May 3, 2013
    LEED Canada 2009 option 1
    in NC 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity     		193 nancy picard
    Fri, May 3, 2013
    Zero-lot line project, but required to install street trees
    in MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary     		97 Courtney Royal, LEED AP BD+C
    LEED Consultant/Energy Analyst
    Taitem Engineering
    Fri, May 3, 2013
    Core and shell dedicated exhaust systems?
    in CS 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		64 M K
    Fri, May 3, 2013
    Commercial Kitchen Sinks
    in NC v2.2 WEc3.1–3.2: Water Use Reduction     		66 stephen rollin
    Division Director
    TLC Engineering for Architecture
    Thu, May 2, 2013
    Multifamily Buidlings
    in NC v2.2 WEc3.1–3.2: Water Use Reduction     		66 stephen rollin
    Division Director
    TLC Engineering for Architecture
    Thu, May 2, 2013
    Zero Lot Line Development
    in EBOM 2009 SSc3: Integrated Pest Management, Erosion Control, and Landscape Management Plan     		51 Ralf Lehmann
    M.Sc. | Dipl.-Ing. (FH) | LEED AP BD&C
    ALPHA Energy & Environment GmbH
    Thu, May 2, 2013
    MRc5 Calculator Question
    in Healthcare-v2009: Furniture and medical furnishings     		3 Catherine Blakemore
    Architect, LEED AP BC+D
    HOLT Architects
    Thu, May 2, 2013
    Tenant Guidelines for Large Project
    in MPR2: Must be a complete, permanent building or space     		45 Marian Keeler
    Senior Associate
    Thornton Tomasetti / Simon & Associates
    Wed, May 1, 2013
    Doing both the Level II assessment and credit EA2.3 "ongoing Cx"
    in EBOM 2009 EAc2.3: Existing Building Commissioning—Ongoing Commissioning     		26 Tom Kennedy
    Thomas E Kennedy, PE
    Wed, May 1, 2013
    Rainwater storage system
    in EBOM-2009 WEc3: Water Efficient Landscaping     		92 Karin Wohlert
    Northwest Sustainability Consulting, LLC
    Wed, May 1, 2013
    Single possibly non-compliant adhesive
    in CI 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		55 Eric Thompson
    Architect
    NBBJ
    Wed, May 1, 2013
    Amendnment to existing Lease Agreement
    in PIf5: Building System Control     		6 Jay Murray
    LEED Administrator
    Commercial Construction Consulting
    Wed, May 1, 2013
    Chiller
    in CI 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		53 Victor Avedano
    Principal
    JALRW Eng. Group Inc.
    Wed, May 1, 2013

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